Another Deuce build...

[southernsmoker]

Well I finally got around to starting on my 73' AM General. I'm about 2.5 weeks in to it (just working evenings) and finally got the front back on rubber tonight. Still got to lift the back, fab the 4" exhaust, replace e-brake cable, get radiator fixed, get longer brake lines, shorten drivelines, etc, etc. I figure I am 1/4 of the way finished. Man she's tall!!!

 

[hawkeyepoole]

get the fog off the camera and take some more pics. What kind of motive power you going to have to make those 50" tires turn?<G>

 

[southernsmoker]

Yeah the pics aren't the greatest. Camera phone. Not been working right this week. Keeping the LDT in it and turning the screws to it a little after I get a pyro. It's the stopping that I'm more concerned with..

 

[Woodsplinter]

You gonna put power steering in? Those tires look like a lot to turn by hand!

 

[southernsmoker]

I hope to install power steering later on in the winter or spring. Just trying to get the truck drivable again before the winter.

 

[southernsmoker]

Getting closer to a test drive..

 

[Rambling Wreck]

Dude that is wicked sick. Keep us posted.

 

[southernsmoker]

Thanks Rambling! I have to say the same for yours. Your truck is very nice!

 

[shannondeese]

Nice looking project. Keep us up to date with the build plan and pics

 

[AlphaPhi1343]

What tires are those and how did you go about the lift?

 

[southernsmoker]

The tires are Michelin 16r20's on modified FMTV wheels. I used 8" drop hanger brackets in front and the trailer subframe with lift blocks in the rear. I have drop brackets for the rear also but I just don't have enough time to put them in at the moment as I have to get the truck rolling again before I move in to my new home. I am going to set the bed back off this evening and cut the frame and then I will get back to finishing up the front of the truck.

 

[hawkeyepoole]

Can't wait for some video of you rolling down the road with those wicked huge tires! You'll look down on me in my deuce like I look down at the 3500 series trucks!

Keep us updated! Nice!!

 

[southernsmoker]

I just got finished cutting the frame a few minutes ago. I cut it short for factory bumper and hitch. I'm going to grind it smooth tomorrow night and work on getting the hitch put back on and then bolt the bed down. The truck is close to a test drive after I get the steer arm completed. Stay tuned!

 

[southernsmoker]

First test drive. Much, much work left to do. Definitely going to have to put on some power steering... very hard to steer.

 

[AlphaPhi1343]

How was the power? Did it feel weak turning those big ol' tires?

 

[southernsmoker]

Power was really good compared to factory tire size. Not that much loss but I have not driven it far.

 

[AlphaPhi1343]

Ok you tube vid this weekend

 

[Robn69]

Ok you tube vid this weekend

X2

 

[southernsmoker]

Patience, gentlemen. I haven't been able to work on it this past week any. I'm going to put it back in the garage in the morning. The truck has one brake working for the moment. I've got a little ways to go before video time. I'm trying to track down a suitable power steering gear at the moment. I'm just not man enough to turn those big tires with Armstrong steering.

 

[JCKnife]

Looking good! Whereabouts are you? I'm near Louisville.